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Welcome to the December 2009 issue of Life’s News-the newsletter from Life’s Kitchen Ltd.
2009 has been a very mixed year for everyone in business in the Square Mile, and it is a pleasure to report Life’s Kitchen Ltd has continued to grow throughout 2009, currently forecasting 10% year-on-year growth in turnover for this full financial year, aswell as other highlights during 2009 such as winning our ISO 9001 accreditation, retaining our resident caterer contract at Watermen’s Hall for a further five years and moving into our new premises, doubling the size of our production capacity. The much lauded “green shoots” of recovery have certainly been in evidence during the final third of 2009, and most importantly we have the strongest order book in our history going into 2010.
Commenting on the ups and downs of the calendar year 2009, Managing Director Nick Levens said “In some ways the market challenges have been incredibly positive for Life’s Kitchen Ltd, as we have developed new offers and relationships with a wide variety of new clients and venue partners that stand us in really good stead for the future, with The Livery Quartet and The Livery Wine & Dine Club key examples............I have been delighted by the consistently strong client feedback we have received throughout this year, and would like to thank each and every member of the team at Life’s Kitchen Ltd for their efforts during 2009-I am incredibly proud of our service and product and immensely grateful for the hard work everyone has put in”
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Wedding Bells in 2010? Call Life’s Kitchen Ltd......
If you are lucky enough to get engaged over the forthcoming festive season, make a telephone call to Life’s Kitchen Ltd a priority for the New Year. Our senior management team offer over thirty years’ cumulative experience in delivering the finest Wedding Receptions for your special day. We have a vast contact book and take care of every detail, guiding you through the process of planning your Wedding with patience and humour and creating a “bespoke solution” especially for YOU.
We understand how stressful planning your wedding day can be, and will use all of our experience to maximise your options and minimise your concerns. From 20-1000 guests, Life’s Kitchen Ltd has the venues, contacts and experience to deliver the Wedding Day you have always dreamt of.
Call us on our freephone enquiry line 0800 915 0978 to discuss your requirements-We look forward to being of service.
Recipe of the Month
December 2009
Emlyn Sexon’s final recipe of the year is a delicious winter risotto combining seasonal vegetables with comforting goats cheese. It is quick, simple and delicious........enjoy!
Butternut, Pea and Goats Cheese Risotto
Serves two
Ingredients
1 x Banana Shallot
1 x Garlic Glove
100 ml white wine
150g Risotto Rice
300 ml Vegetable Stock
200g Butternut Squash
150g Peas (frozen)
100g Goats Cheese
4 x Basil Leaves
1x bunch Rocket leaves
50g Butter
Salt and Pepper
Olive oil
Method
Small Dice the Shallot and Chop the garlic then leave to one side.
Remove the skin from the butternut squash, dice then season with salt, pepper and olive oil then roast in oven for 12 mins.
At 180°C, chop the basil, and dice the goat’s cheese and butter.
Add olive oil to a sauce pan and heat, sweat the onions and garlic.
Then add the rice, stir for two minutes until rice becomes transparent.
Next, add white wine, reduce heat to pan and stir rice until wine is absorbed. Then add hot veg stock a ladle at a time until rice is cooked. Stir all the time so rice doesn’t stick to the pan.
When cooked add butternut, peas, basil, goat’s cheese and butter and season to taste.
Serve in a bowl garnished with the rocket leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.
Enjoy!!
Emlyn Sexon
Life’s Kitchen
Company Head Chef
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The Livery Wine & Dine Club launches........ here’s to 2010
Following the successful launch night held at Watermen’s Hall in November, Life’s Kitchen Ltd and Bacchanalia are delighted to present the Livery Wine and Dine Club for 2010. Rotating between three prestigious Livery Halls in London, The Livery Wine & Dine Club offers a fabulous evening of wine and food matching in some truly unique surroundings, plus the opportunity to purchase Bacchanalia wines at exclusive discount prices on the night. Click HERE for more details and for booking information.
The East Meets West Fashion Show at Guildhall January 2010
Tickets selling FAST!
This event-supported and catered by Life’s Kitchen Ltd-is selling out fast. It is going to be a fabulous night with a wonderful mix of fashion, food and celebrities, all in aid of the Bobby Moore Fund. Click HERE for booking and event details.
Food for thought......?!
And finally for 2009, some morsels of advice from the great and the good as we all enter the festive season. Far be it for us at Life’s Kitchen Ltd to pass comment on the validity or otherwise of the opinions expressed below, however we hope the following give you a moment to ponder and smile.........
"A good meal soothes the soul as it regenerates the body. From the abundance of it flows a benign benevolence." Frederick W. Hackwood
"Cheese. The adult form of milk." Richard Condon
"Chef: Any cook who swears in French." Henry Beard and Roy McKie
"Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all." Harriet Van Horne
"Fish should swim thrice: first it should swim in the sea….then it should swim in butter, and at last, sirrah, it should swim in good claret." Jonathan Swift
"A gourmet is just a glutton with brains." Philip W. Haberman, Jr.
May we wish you all a very Happy Christmas and all good wishes for 2010. Life’s News will return in the New Year.
Regards,
The Life’s Kitchen Team
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